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Definition of twaddle

twaddle

/ˈtwɑː.dəl/
twad · dle
Adjective:twaddly
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Past Simple:twaddled
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Past Participle:twaddled
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Present Participle:twaddling
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twaddle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Trivial, foolish, or nonsensical speech or writing.

Example

"The critic dismissed the entire chapter as pretentious twaddle that added nothing to the historical debate."

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• verb

1

To speak or write in a silly, trivial, or nonsensical manner.

Example

"The commentator continued to twaddle endlessly about minor rumors instead of analyzing the policy."

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• Nearby Words

tuxedo platy
tuxedoed
tvinde
twaddle
twain
twang
twangy

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as an alteration of the earlier dialectal word 'twattle' (meaning to gossip or chatter idly), which is likely of imitative origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twaddle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twaddle
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